Which term refers to the surgical fusion of a joint to provide stability?
A)arthroclasia
B)arthrotomy
C)arthrocentesis
D)arthrodesis

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Arthrodesis is the surgical fusion of a joint to provide stability by permanently immobilizing the joint. Arthroclasia refers to the surgical breaking of a joint to increase its range of motion, arthrotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting into a joint, and arthrocentesis is a diagnostic procedure that involves removing fluid from a joint through a needle.

Which Term Refers to the Surgical Fusion of a Joint